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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 447.02 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 447.02 and 217.28 is: 326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 447.02 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/447.02 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 447.02 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 97,128.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,128.51/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.07

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