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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 430.72 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 430.72 and 298.48 is: 411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 430.72 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/430.72 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 430.72 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 128,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,561.31/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.69

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