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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.63, 446.69 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.63, 446.69 and 211.05 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.63 : 446.69 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.63/446.69 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.63x = 446.69 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.63x = 94,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,272.87/297.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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