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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.42, 410.48 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.42, 410.48 and 227.36 is: 313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 410.48 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/410.48 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 410.48 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 93,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,323.54/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.78

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