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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 473.07 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 473.07 and 297.14 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 473.07 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/473.07 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 473.07 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 140,568.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,568.02/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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