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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 415.34 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 415.34 and 297.48 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 415.34 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/415.34 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 415.34 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 123,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,555.34/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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