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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.85, 446.41 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.85, 446.41 and 211.20 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.85 : 446.41 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.85/446.41 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.85x = 446.41 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.85x = 94,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,281.79/297.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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