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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.64, 411.04 and 236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.64, 411.04 and 236.12 is: 326.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.64 : 411.04 = 236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.64/411.04 = 236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.64x = 411.04 × 236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.64x = 97,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,054.76/297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.08

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