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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 448.52 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 448.52 and 212.04 is: 318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 448.52 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/448.52 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 448.52 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 95,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,103.12/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.16

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