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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.79, 448.17 and 210.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.79, 448.17 and 210.57 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.79 : 448.17 = 210.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.79/448.17 = 210.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.79x = 448.17 × 210.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.79x = 94,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,373.07/298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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