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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.52, 410.88 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.52, 410.88 and 223.72 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.52 : 410.88 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.52/410.88 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.52x = 410.88 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.52x = 91,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,922.07/297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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