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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 445.68 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 445.68 and 232.80 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 445.68 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/445.68 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 445.68 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 103,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,754.30/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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