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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 463.22 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 463.22 and 297.32 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 463.22 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/463.22 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 463.22 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 137,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,724.57/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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