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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 409.61 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 409.61 and 223.31 is: 307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 409.61 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/409.61 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 409.61 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 91,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,468.52/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.85

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