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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 446.99 and 234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 446.99 and 234.63 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 446.99 = 234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/446.99 = 234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 446.99 × 234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 104,876.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,876.09/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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