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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.72, 472.12 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.72, 472.12 and 297.44 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.72 : 472.12 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.72/472.12 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.72x = 472.12 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.72x = 140,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,427.37/314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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