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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 445.55 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 445.55 and 210.48 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 445.55 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/445.55 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 445.55 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 93,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,779.36/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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