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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.91, 410.19 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.91, 410.19 and 237.22 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.91 : 410.19 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.91/410.19 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.91x = 410.19 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.91x = 97,303.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,303.57/296.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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