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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 448.10 and 212.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 448.10 and 212.06 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 448.10 = 212.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/448.10 = 212.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 448.10 × 212.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 95,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,020.79/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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