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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.50, 410.42 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.50, 410.42 and 232.20 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.50 : 410.42 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.50/410.42 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.50x = 410.42 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.50x = 95,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,300.10/297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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