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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.27, 457.22 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.27, 457.22 and 298.44 is: 446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.27 : 457.22 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.27/457.22 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.27x = 457.22 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.27x = 136,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,450.45/305.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.98

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