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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 409.14 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 409.14 and 214.08 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 409.14 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/409.14 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 409.14 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 87,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,588.69/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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