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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 434.42 and 297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 434.42 and 297.75 is: 410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 434.42 = 297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/434.42 = 297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 434.42 × 297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 129,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,348.56/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.54

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