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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.03, 446.53 and 206.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.03, 446.53 and 206.79 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.03 : 446.53 = 206.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.03/446.53 = 206.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.03x = 446.53 × 206.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.03x = 92,335.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,335.36/298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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