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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.34, 410.27 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.34, 410.27 and 227.48 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.34 : 410.27 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.34/410.27 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.34x = 410.27 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.34x = 93,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,325.03/297.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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