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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.15, 421.62 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.15, 421.62 and 297.37 is: 410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.15 : 421.62 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.15/421.62 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.15x = 421.62 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.15x = 125,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,377.14/305.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.87

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