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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.72, 411 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.72, 411 and 232.56 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.72 : 411 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.72/411 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.72x = 411 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.72x = 95,582.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,582.16/297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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