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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 411 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 411 and 223.16 is: 308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 411 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/411 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 411 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 91,718.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,718.76/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.11

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