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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 410.18 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 410.18 and 204.08 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 410.18 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/410.18 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 410.18 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 83,709.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,709.53/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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