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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.28, 467.70 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.28, 467.70 and 297.88 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.28 : 467.70 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.28/467.70 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.28x = 467.70 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.28x = 139,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,318.48/312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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