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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 411.18 and 210.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 411.18 and 210.36 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 411.18 = 210.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/411.18 = 210.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 411.18 × 210.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 86,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,495.82/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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