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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 447.41 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 447.41 and 207.37 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 447.41 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/447.41 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 447.41 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 92,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,779.41/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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