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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 447.68 and 201.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 447.68 and 201.33 is: 301.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 447.68 = 201.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/447.68 = 201.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 447.68 × 201.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 90,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,132.53/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.46

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