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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 447.66 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 447.66 and 271.80 is: 407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 447.66 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/447.66 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 447.66 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 121,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,673.99/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.05

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