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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.09, 444.86 and 209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.09, 444.86 and 209.96 is: 314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.09 : 444.86 = 209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.09/444.86 = 209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.09x = 444.86 × 209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.09x = 93,399.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,399.53/297.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.38

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