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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 410.51 and 230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 410.51 and 230.83 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 410.51 = 230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/410.51 = 230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 410.51 × 230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 94,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,754.82/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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