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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 410.97 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 410.97 and 231.46 is: 319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 410.97 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/410.97 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 410.97 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 95,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,122.96/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.55

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