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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 445.43 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 445.43 and 210.47 is: 315.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 445.43 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/445.43 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 445.43 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 93,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,747.95/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.12

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