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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 410.09 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 410.09 and 179.22 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 410.09 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/410.09 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 410.09 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 73,496.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,496.78/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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