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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.33, 409.89 and 231.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.33, 409.89 and 231.03 is: 318.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.33 : 409.89 = 231.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.33/409.89 = 231.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.33x = 409.89 × 231.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.33x = 94,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,696.89/297.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.49

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