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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 446.16 and 210.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 446.16 and 210.72 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 446.16 = 210.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/446.16 = 210.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 446.16 × 210.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 94,014.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,014.84/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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