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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.88, 409.73 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.88, 409.73 and 214.26 is: 295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.88 : 409.73 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.88/409.73 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.88x = 409.73 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.88x = 87,788.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,788.75/296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.70

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