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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.80, 446.72 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.80, 446.72 and 216.80 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.80 : 446.72 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.80/446.72 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.80x = 446.72 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.80x = 96,848.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,848.90/297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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