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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.27, 448.89 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.27, 448.89 and 217.54 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.27 : 448.89 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.27/448.89 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.27x = 448.89 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.27x = 97,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,651.53/298.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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