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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.06, 445.71 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.06, 445.71 and 216.05 is: 323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.06 : 445.71 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.06/445.71 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.06x = 445.71 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.06x = 96,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,294.23/298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.07

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