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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.85, 446.87 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.85, 446.87 and 274.23 is: 410.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.85 : 446.87 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.85/446.87 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.85x = 446.87 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.85x = 122,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,545.85/298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.06

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