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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.55, 445.96 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.55, 445.96 and 210.91 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.55 : 445.96 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.55/445.96 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.55x = 445.96 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.55x = 94,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,057.41/297.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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