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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 411.24 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 411.24 and 232.16 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 411.24 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/411.24 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 411.24 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 95,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,473.48/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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