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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 447.36 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 447.36 and 217.64 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 447.36 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/447.36 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 447.36 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 97,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,363.43/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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