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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.41, 409.52 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.41, 409.52 and 235.04 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.41 : 409.52 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.41/409.52 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.41x = 409.52 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.41x = 96,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,252.12/297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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