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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.14, 410.18 and 218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.14, 410.18 and 218.31 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.14 : 410.18 = 218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.14/410.18 = 218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.14x = 410.18 × 218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.14x = 89,543.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,543.77/297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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