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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 447.61 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 447.61 and 201.62 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 447.61 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/447.61 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 447.61 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 90,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,247.13/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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