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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.79, 410.97 and 223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.79, 410.97 and 223.97 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.79 : 410.97 = 223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.79/410.97 = 223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.79x = 410.97 × 223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.79x = 92,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,044.95/297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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