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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.87, 410.83 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.87, 410.83 and 215.25 is: 296.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.87 : 410.83 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.87/410.83 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.87x = 410.83 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.87x = 88,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431.16/297.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.88

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