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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 447.48 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 447.48 and 206.88 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 447.48 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/447.48 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 447.48 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 92,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,574.66/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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