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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.91, 410.27 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.91, 410.27 and 224.10 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.91 : 410.27 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.91/410.27 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.91x = 410.27 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.91x = 91,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,940.39/297.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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