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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 446.54 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 446.54 and 205.97 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 446.54 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/446.54 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 446.54 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 91,970.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,970.58/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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