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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 447.94 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 447.94 and 211.86 is: 317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 447.94 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/447.94 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 447.94 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 94,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,900.83/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.44

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