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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 410.89 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 410.89 and 235.75 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 410.89 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/410.89 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 410.89 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 96,867.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,867.32/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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