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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.81, 410.58 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.81, 410.58 and 231.30 is: 318.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.81 : 410.58 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.81/410.58 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.81x = 410.58 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.81x = 94,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,967.15/297.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.89

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