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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.02, 409.22 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.02, 409.22 and 234.83 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.02 : 409.22 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.02/409.22 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.02x = 409.22 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.02x = 96,096.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,096.98/297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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