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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 447.16 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 447.16 and 207.03 is: 310.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 447.16 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/447.16 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 447.16 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 92,572.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,572.78/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.28

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