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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.97, 446.23 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.97, 446.23 and 234.13 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.97 : 446.23 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.97/446.23 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.97x = 446.23 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.97x = 104,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,475.83/297.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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