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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.99, 410.94 and 235.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.99, 410.94 and 235.89 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.99 : 410.94 = 235.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.99/410.94 = 235.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.99x = 410.94 × 235.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.99x = 96,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,936.64/297.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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