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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 409.12 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 409.12 and 209.75 is: 288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 409.12 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/409.12 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 409.12 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 85,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,810.35/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.71

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