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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 411.03 and 215.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 411.03 and 215.37 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 411.03 = 215.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/411.03 = 215.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 411.03 × 215.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 88,523.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,523.53/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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