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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 410.61 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 410.61 and 227.73 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 410.61 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/410.61 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 410.61 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 93,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,508.22/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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