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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 410.16 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 410.16 and 210.08 is: 289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 410.16 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/410.16 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 410.16 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 86,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,166.41/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.69

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