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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 410.94 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 410.94 and 214.74 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 410.94 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/410.94 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 410.94 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 88,245.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,245.26/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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