Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.36, 408.17 and 263.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 297.36, 408.17 and 263.88 is: 362.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
297.36 : 408.17 = 263.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
297.36/408.17 = 263.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
297.36x = 408.17 × 263.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
297.36x = 107,707.90 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,707.90/297.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362.21
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