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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 410.14 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 410.14 and 214.48 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 410.14 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/410.14 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 410.14 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 87,966.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,966.83/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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