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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.77, 448.07 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.77, 448.07 and 211.84 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.77 : 448.07 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.77/448.07 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.77x = 448.07 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.77x = 94,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,921.01/298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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