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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.37, 410.21 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.37, 410.21 and 223.56 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.37 : 410.21 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.37/410.21 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.37x = 410.21 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.37x = 91,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,707.53/297.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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