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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 410.16 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 410.16 and 210.46 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 410.16 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/410.16 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 410.16 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 86,322.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,322.27/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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