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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.69, 448.09 and 212.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.69, 448.09 and 212.05 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.69 : 448.09 = 212.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.69/448.09 = 212.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.69x = 448.09 × 212.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.69x = 95,015.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,015.83/298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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