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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.15, 418.47 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.15, 418.47 and 297.07 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.15 : 418.47 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.15/418.47 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.15x = 418.47 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.15x = 124,314.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,314.88/303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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