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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 410.85 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 410.85 and 219.17 is: 302.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 410.85 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/410.85 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 410.85 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 90,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,047.02/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.30

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