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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 409.88 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 409.88 and 213.12 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 409.88 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/409.88 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 409.88 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 87,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,353.63/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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