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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.19, 415.68 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.19, 415.68 and 297.73 is: 408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.19 : 415.68 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.19/415.68 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.19x = 415.68 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.19x = 123,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,760.41/303.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.19

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