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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.69 and 213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.69 and 213.93 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.69 = 213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.69 = 213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.69 × 213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 95,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,346.73/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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