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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 448.02 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 448.02 and 217.88 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 448.02 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/448.02 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 448.02 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 97,614.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,614.60/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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