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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 423.14 and 297.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 423.14 and 297.03 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 423.14 = 297.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/423.14 = 297.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 423.14 × 297.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 125,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,685.27/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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