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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 410.49 and 218.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 410.49 and 218.95 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 410.49 = 218.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/410.49 = 218.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 410.49 × 218.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 89,876.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,876.79/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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