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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.87, 448.31 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.87, 448.31 and 82.47 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.87 : 448.31 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.87/448.31 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.87x = 448.31 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.87x = 36,972.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,972.13/298.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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