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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.86, 410.85 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.86, 410.85 and 219.48 is: 302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.86 : 410.85 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.86/410.85 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.86x = 410.85 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.86x = 90,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,173.36/297.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.74

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