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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.20, 446.49 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.20, 446.49 and 216.39 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.20 : 446.49 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.20/446.49 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.20x = 446.49 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.20x = 96,615.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,615.97/298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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