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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.48, 410.46 and 214.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.48, 410.46 and 214.77 is: 296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.48 : 410.46 = 214.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.48/410.46 = 214.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.48x = 410.46 × 214.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.48x = 88,154.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,154.49/297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.34

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