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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 410.61 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 410.61 and 210.48 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 410.61 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/410.61 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 410.61 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 86,425.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425.19/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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