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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 447.16 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 447.16 and 206.60 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 447.16 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/447.16 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 447.16 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 92,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,383.26/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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