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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 445.56 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 445.56 and 232.88 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 445.56 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/445.56 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 445.56 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 103,762.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,762.01/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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