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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 448.28 and 116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 448.28 and 116.30 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 448.28 = 116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/448.28 = 116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 448.28 × 116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 52,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134.96/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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