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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 410.72 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 410.72 and 220.16 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 410.72 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/410.72 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 410.72 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 90,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,424.12/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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