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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 447.32 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 447.32 and 211.82 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 447.32 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/447.32 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 447.32 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 94,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,749.62/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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