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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 447.51 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 447.51 and 217.76 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 447.51 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/447.51 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 447.51 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 97,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,447.54/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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