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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 409.79 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 409.79 and 210.11 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 409.79 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/409.79 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 409.79 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 86,099.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,099.45/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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