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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 478.41 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 478.41 and 297.42 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 478.41 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/478.41 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 478.41 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 142,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,288.70/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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