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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 410.12 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 410.12 and 235.48 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 410.12 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/410.12 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 410.12 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 96,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,575.06/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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