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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 447.12 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 447.12 and 206.96 is: 310.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 447.12 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/447.12 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 447.12 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 92,533.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,533.72/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.64

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