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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 444.78 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 444.78 and 209.79 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 444.78 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/444.78 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 444.78 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 93,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,310.40/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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