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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 459.94 and 298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 459.94 and 298.94 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 459.94 = 298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/459.94 = 298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 459.94 × 298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 137,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,494.46/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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