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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 410.76 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 410.76 and 214.83 is: 296.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 410.76 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/410.76 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 410.76 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 88,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,243.57/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.28

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