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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 410.12 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 410.12 and 227.30 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 410.12 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/410.12 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 410.12 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 93,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,218.79/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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