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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 410.04 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 410.04 and 214.41 is: 295.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 410.04 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/410.04 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 410.04 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 87,916.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,916.68/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.57

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