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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 445.85 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 445.85 and 211.14 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 445.85 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/445.85 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 445.85 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 94,135.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,135.71/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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