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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 409.59 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 409.59 and 231.57 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 409.59 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/409.59 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 409.59 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 94,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,848.76/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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