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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.04, 410.37 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.04, 410.37 and 227.38 is: 314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.04 : 410.37 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.04/410.37 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.04x = 410.37 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.04x = 93,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,309.93/297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.13

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