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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 410.33 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 410.33 and 218.52 is: 301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 410.33 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/410.33 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 410.33 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 89,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,665.86/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.70

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