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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.83, 446.13 and 232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.83, 446.13 and 232.76 is: 348.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.83 : 446.13 = 232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.83/446.13 = 232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.83x = 446.13 × 232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.83x = 103,841.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,841.22/297.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.66

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