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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.61, 409.73 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.61, 409.73 and 235.10 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.61 : 409.73 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.61/409.73 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.61x = 409.73 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.61x = 96,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,327.37/297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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