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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 443.08 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 443.08 and 290.14 is: 432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 443.08 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/443.08 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 443.08 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 128,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,555.23/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.67

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