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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.29, 410.04 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.29, 410.04 and 218.58 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.29 : 410.04 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.29/410.04 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.29x = 410.04 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.29x = 89,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,626.54/297.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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