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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 411.17 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 411.17 and 227.86 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 411.17 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/411.17 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 411.17 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 93,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,689.20/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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