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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 434.67 and 297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 434.67 and 297.07 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 434.67 = 297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/434.67 = 297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 434.67 × 297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 129,125.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,125.22/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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