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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 472.25 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 472.25 and 297.55 is: 411.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 472.25 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/472.25 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 472.25 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 140,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,517.99/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.00

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