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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.12, 425.94 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.12, 425.94 and 298.32 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.12 : 425.94 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.12/425.94 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.12x = 425.94 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.12x = 127,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,066.42/309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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