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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.96, 410.97 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.96, 410.97 and 232.32 is: 320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.96 : 410.97 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.96/410.97 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.96x = 410.97 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.96x = 95,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,476.55/297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.43

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