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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 446.45 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 446.45 and 216.72 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 446.45 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/446.45 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 446.45 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 96,753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,753.56/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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