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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 410.74 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 410.74 and 231.44 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 410.74 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/410.74 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 410.74 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 95,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061.67/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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