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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 434.97 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 434.97 and 297.88 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 434.97 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/434.97 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 434.97 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 129,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,567.78/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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