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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 436.26 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 436.26 and 299.32 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 436.26 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/436.26 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 436.26 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 130,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,581.34/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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