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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.42, 420.97 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.42, 420.97 and 298.95 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.42 : 420.97 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.42/420.97 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.42x = 420.97 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.42x = 125,848.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,848.98/304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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