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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.23, 410.40 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.23, 410.40 and 214.52 is: 296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.23 : 410.40 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.23/410.40 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.23x = 410.40 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.23x = 88,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,037.94/297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.19

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