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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 410.46 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 410.46 and 210.62 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 410.46 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/410.46 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 410.46 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 86,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451.09/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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