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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.40, 410.26 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.40, 410.26 and 208.84 is: 288.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.40 : 410.26 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.40/410.26 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.40x = 410.26 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.40x = 85,678.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,678.70/297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.09

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