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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 447.26 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 447.26 and 207.51 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 447.26 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/447.26 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 447.26 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 92,809.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,809.89/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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