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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.24, 466.44 and 297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.24, 466.44 and 297.47 is: 445.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.24 : 466.44 = 297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.24/466.44 = 297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.24x = 466.44 × 297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.24x = 138,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749.57/311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.80

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