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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 410.58 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 410.58 and 235.48 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 410.58 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/410.58 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 410.58 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 96,682.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,682.35/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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