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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.19, 447.34 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.19, 447.34 and 211.55 is: 317.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.19 : 447.34 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.19/447.34 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.19x = 447.34 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.19x = 94,634.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,634.78/298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.36

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