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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 447 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 447 and 234.08 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 447 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/447 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 447 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 104,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,633.76/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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