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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 447.53 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 447.53 and 216 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 447.53 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/447.53 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 447.53 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 96,665.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,665.40/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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