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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 447.14 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 447.14 and 216.40 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 447.14 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/447.14 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 447.14 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 96,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,761.44/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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