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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 447.55 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 447.55 and 216.88 is: 325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 447.55 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/447.55 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 447.55 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 97,064.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,064.64/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.46

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