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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 411.21 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 411.21 and 215.22 is: 297.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 411.21 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/411.21 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 411.21 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 88,500.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,500.62/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.14

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