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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.17, 409.77 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.17, 409.77 and 227.24 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.17 : 409.77 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.17/409.77 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.17x = 409.77 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.17x = 93,114.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,114.09/297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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