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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.90, 447.54 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.90, 447.54 and 211.45 is: 317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.90 : 447.54 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.90/447.54 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.90x = 447.54 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.90x = 94,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,631.28/297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.66

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