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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 436.02 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 436.02 and 297.96 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 436.02 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/436.02 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 436.02 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 129,916.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,916.52/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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