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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 445.80 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 445.80 and 211.08 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 445.80 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/445.80 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 445.80 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 94,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,099.46/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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