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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.20, 475.80 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.20, 475.80 and 298.30 is: 447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.20 : 475.80 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.20/475.80 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.20x = 475.80 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.20x = 141,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,931.14/317.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.45

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