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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 411.23 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 411.23 and 232.22 is: 320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 411.23 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/411.23 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 411.23 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 95,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,495.83/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.64

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