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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.43, 409.89 and 214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.43, 409.89 and 214.39 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.43 : 409.89 = 214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.43/409.89 = 214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.43x = 409.89 × 214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.43x = 87,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,876.32/297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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