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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 448.64 and 212.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 448.64 and 212.18 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 448.64 = 212.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/448.64 = 212.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 448.64 × 212.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 95,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,192.44/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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