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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.32, 410.16 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.32, 410.16 and 231.37 is: 319.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.32 : 410.16 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.32/410.16 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.32x = 410.16 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.32x = 94,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,898.72/297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.18

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