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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 441.75 and 298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 441.75 and 298.18 is: 411.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 441.75 = 298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/441.75 = 298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 441.75 × 298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 131,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,721.02/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.68

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