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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 447.74 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 447.74 and 211.97 is: 317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 447.74 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/447.74 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 447.74 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 94,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,904.15/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.60

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