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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 446.60 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 446.60 and 238.16 is: 355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 446.60 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/446.60 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 446.60 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 106,360.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,360.02/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.78

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