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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 446.70 and 216.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 446.70 and 216.79 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 446.70 = 216.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/446.70 = 216.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 446.70 × 216.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 96,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,840.09/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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