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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 447.62 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 447.62 and 211.77 is: 317.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 447.62 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/447.62 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 447.62 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 94,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,791.43/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.81

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