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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.39, 410.45 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.39, 410.45 and 227.32 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.39 : 410.45 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.39/410.45 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.39x = 410.45 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.39x = 93,302.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,302.61/297.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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