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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 446.88 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 446.88 and 234.02 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 446.88 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/446.88 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 446.88 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 104,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,578.86/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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