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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.18, 410.22 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.18, 410.22 and 209.94 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.18 : 410.22 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.18/410.22 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.18x = 410.22 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.18x = 86,121.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,121.59/297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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