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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.51, 410.64 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.51, 410.64 and 231.12 is: 319.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.51 : 410.64 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.51/410.64 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.51x = 410.64 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.51x = 94,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,906.25/297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.01

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