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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 448.23 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 448.23 and 207.38 is: 311.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 448.23 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/448.23 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 448.23 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 92,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,953.94/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.26

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