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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 409.73 and 214.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 409.73 and 214.45 is: 295.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 409.73 = 214.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/409.73 = 214.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 409.73 × 214.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 87,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,864.50/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.77

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