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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 448.02 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 448.02 and 207.18 is: 310.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 448.02 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/448.02 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 448.02 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 92,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,820.78/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.69

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