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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 448.31 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 448.31 and 93.39 is: 140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 448.31 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/448.31 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 448.31 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 41,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,867.67/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.10

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