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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.69, 411.35 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.69, 411.35 and 227.62 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.69 : 411.35 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.69/411.35 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.69x = 411.35 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.69x = 93,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,631.49/297.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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