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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 445.56 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 445.56 and 211 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 445.56 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/445.56 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 445.56 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 94,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,013.16/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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