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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.33, 410.13 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.33, 410.13 and 214.28 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.33 : 410.13 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.33/410.13 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.33x = 410.13 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.33x = 87,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,882.66/297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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