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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 448.20 and 213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 448.20 and 213.36 is: 320.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 448.20 = 213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/448.20 = 213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 448.20 × 213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 95,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,627.95/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.55

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