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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 446.81 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 446.81 and 206.46 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 446.81 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/446.81 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 446.81 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 92,245.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,245.13/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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