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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 448.56 and 207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 448.56 and 207.69 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 448.56 = 207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/448.56 = 207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 448.56 × 207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 93,161.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,161.43/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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