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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.81 and 207.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.81 and 207.19 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.81 = 207.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.81 = 207.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.81 × 207.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 92,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,781.75/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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