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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 448.02 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 448.02 and 267.93 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 448.02 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/448.02 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 448.02 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 120,038.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,038.00/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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