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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 448.23 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 448.23 and 281.81 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 448.23 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/448.23 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 448.23 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 126,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,315.70/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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