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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.07, 410.12 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.07, 410.12 and 218.32 is: 301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.07 : 410.12 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.07/410.12 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.07x = 410.12 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.07x = 89,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,537.40/297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.40

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