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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 448.92 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 448.92 and 262.47 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 448.92 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/448.92 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 448.92 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 117,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,828.03/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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