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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.01, 447.17 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.01, 447.17 and 210.23 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.01 : 447.17 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.01/447.17 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.01x = 447.17 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.01x = 94,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,005.26/298.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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