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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.70, 410.34 and 214.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.70, 410.34 and 214.69 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.70 : 410.34 = 214.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.70/410.34 = 214.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.70x = 410.34 × 214.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.70x = 88,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,095.89/297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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