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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.77, 409.36 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.77, 409.36 and 213.75 is: 294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.77 : 409.36 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.77/409.36 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.77x = 409.36 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.77x = 87,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,499.68/296.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.84

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