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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 447.39 and 217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 447.39 and 217.08 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 447.39 = 217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/447.39 = 217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 447.39 × 217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 97,119.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,119.42/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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