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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 445.23 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 445.23 and 210.21 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 445.23 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/445.23 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 445.23 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 93,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,591.80/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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