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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 444.15 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 444.15 and 295.29 is: 439.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 444.15 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/444.15 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 444.15 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 131,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,153.05/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.99

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