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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 437.28 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 437.28 and 298.46 is: 412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 437.28 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/437.28 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 437.28 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 130,510.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,510.59/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.17

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