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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.56, 409.50 and 235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.56, 409.50 and 235.19 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.56 : 409.50 = 235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.56/409.50 = 235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.56x = 409.50 × 235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.56x = 96,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,308.26/297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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