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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 410.28 and 223.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 410.28 and 223.47 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 410.28 = 223.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/410.28 = 223.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 410.28 × 223.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 91,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,685.27/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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