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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 447.14 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 447.14 and 211.18 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 447.14 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/447.14 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 447.14 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 94,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,428.16/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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