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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.47, 416.06 and 298.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.47, 416.06 and 298.01 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.47 : 416.06 = 298.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.47/416.06 = 298.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.47x = 416.06 × 298.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.47x = 123,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,986.47/303.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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