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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.49, 445.14 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.49, 445.14 and 210.91 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.49 : 445.14 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.49/445.14 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.49x = 445.14 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.49x = 93,884.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,884.48/297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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