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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.10, 409.62 and 219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.10, 409.62 and 219.34 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.10 : 409.62 = 219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.10/409.62 = 219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.10x = 409.62 × 219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.10x = 89,846.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,846.05/297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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