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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297, 409.46 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297, 409.46 and 231.39 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297 : 409.46 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297/409.46 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297x = 409.46 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297x = 94,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,743.79/297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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