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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.25, 456.76 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.25, 456.76 and 298.19 is: 411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.25 : 456.76 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.25/456.76 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.25x = 456.76 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.25x = 136,201.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,201.26/331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.17

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