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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 447.38 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 447.38 and 217.16 is: 325.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 447.38 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/447.38 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 447.38 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 97,153.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,153.04/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.08

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