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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 410.26 and 223.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 410.26 and 223.74 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 410.26 = 223.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/410.26 = 223.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 410.26 × 223.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 91,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,791.01/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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