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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 410.49 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 410.49 and 218.94 is: 301.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 410.49 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/410.49 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 410.49 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 89,872.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,872.68/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.99

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