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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.94, 448.61 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.94, 448.61 and 281.12 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.94 : 448.61 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.94/448.61 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.94x = 448.61 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.94x = 126,109.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,109.59/298.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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