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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 446.87 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 446.87 and 211.26 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 446.87 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/446.87 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 446.87 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 94,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,405.76/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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