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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 422.52 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 422.52 and 298.52 is: 411.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 422.52 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/422.52 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 422.52 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 126,130.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,130.67/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.12

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