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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 411.08 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 411.08 and 214.95 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 411.08 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/411.08 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 411.08 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 88,362.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,362.11/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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