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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 448.49 and 196.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 448.49 and 196.23 is: 294.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 448.49 = 196.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/448.49 = 196.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 448.49 × 196.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 88,006.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,006.00/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.44

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