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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 408.92 and 209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 408.92 and 209.64 is: 288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 408.92 = 209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/408.92 = 209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 408.92 × 209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 85,725.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,725.99/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.52

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