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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 411.48 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 411.48 and 235.92 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 411.48 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/411.48 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 411.48 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 97,076.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,076.36/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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