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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 447.06 and 232.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 447.06 and 232.86 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 447.06 = 232.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/447.06 = 232.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 447.06 × 232.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 104,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102.39/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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