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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.20, 410.12 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.20, 410.12 and 223.39 is: 308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.20 : 410.12 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.20/410.12 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.20x = 410.12 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.20x = 91,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,616.23/297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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