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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 457.68 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 457.68 and 298.08 is: 444.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 457.68 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/457.68 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 457.68 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 136,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,425.25/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.44

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