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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.74, 446.80 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.74, 446.80 and 216.38 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.74 : 446.80 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.74/446.80 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.74x = 446.80 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.74x = 96,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,678.58/297.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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