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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.57, 447.59 and 211.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.57, 447.59 and 211.63 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.57 : 447.59 = 211.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.57/447.59 = 211.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.57x = 447.59 × 211.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.57x = 94,721.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,721.29/298.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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