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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 411.23 and 180.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 411.23 and 180.00 is: 248.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 411.23 = 180.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/411.23 = 180.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 411.23 × 180.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 74,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,021.53/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.42

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