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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 431.33 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 431.33 and 297.88 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 431.33 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/431.33 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 431.33 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 128,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,484.58/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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