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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 410.32 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 410.32 and 232.12 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 410.32 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/410.32 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 410.32 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 95,243.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,243.48/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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