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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.98, 446.98 and 267.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.98, 446.98 and 267.65 is: 398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.98 : 446.98 = 267.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.98/446.98 = 267.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.98x = 446.98 × 267.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.98x = 119,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,634.20/299.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.81

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