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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 449.04 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 449.04 and 212.45 is: 319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 449.04 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/449.04 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 449.04 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 95,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,396.30/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.15

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