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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 410 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 410 and 214.50 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 410 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/410 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 410 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 87,945
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,945/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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