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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 446.58 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 446.58 and 216.82 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 446.58 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/446.58 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 446.58 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 96,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,827.48/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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