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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.80, 448.56 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.80, 448.56 and 202.32 is: 303.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.80 : 448.56 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.80/448.56 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.80x = 448.56 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.80x = 90,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,752.66/298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.72

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