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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 410.95 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 410.95 and 215.21 is: 296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 410.95 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/410.95 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 410.95 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 88,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,440.55/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.95

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