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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.84, 410.55 and 227.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.84, 410.55 and 227.67 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.84 : 410.55 = 227.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.84/410.55 = 227.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.84x = 410.55 × 227.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.84x = 93,469.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,469.92/297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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