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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.38, 409.21 and 223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.38, 409.21 and 223.46 is: 307.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.38 : 409.21 = 223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.38/409.21 = 223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.38x = 409.21 × 223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.38x = 91,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,442.07/297.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.49

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