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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 461.16 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 461.16 and 298.02 is: 447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 461.16 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/461.16 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 461.16 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 137,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,434.90/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.48

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