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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 410.19 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 410.19 and 214.62 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 410.19 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/410.19 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 410.19 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 88,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,034.98/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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