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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.61 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.61 and 226.95 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.61 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.61 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.61 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 92,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,959.85/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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