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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.77, 411.11 and 235.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.77, 411.11 and 235.85 is: 325.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.77 : 411.11 = 235.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.77/411.11 = 235.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.77x = 411.11 × 235.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.77x = 96,959.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,959.11/297.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.62

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