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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 410.94 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 410.94 and 215.04 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 410.94 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/410.94 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 410.94 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 88,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368.54/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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