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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.25, 456.77 and 298.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.25, 456.77 and 298.19 is: 411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.25 : 456.77 = 298.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.25/456.77 = 298.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.25x = 456.77 × 298.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.25x = 136,204.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,204.25/331.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.18

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