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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 429.30 and 297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 429.30 and 297.05 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 429.30 = 297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/429.30 = 297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 429.30 × 297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 127,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,521.42/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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