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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 411.06 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 411.06 and 214.96 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 411.06 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/411.06 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 411.06 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 88,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,361.46/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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