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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 410.94 and 223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 410.94 and 223.96 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 410.94 = 223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/410.94 = 223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 410.94 × 223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 92,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,032.07/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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