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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 426.06 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 426.06 and 297 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 426.06 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/426.06 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 426.06 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 126,539.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,539.82/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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