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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.06, 409.35 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.06, 409.35 and 209.58 is: 288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.06 : 409.35 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.06/409.35 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.06x = 409.35 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.06x = 85,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,791.57/297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.80

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