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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 444.82 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 444.82 and 214.91 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 444.82 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/444.82 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 444.82 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 95,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,596.27/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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