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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 436.35 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 436.35 and 298.88 is: 411.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 436.35 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/436.35 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 436.35 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 130,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,416.29/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.54

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