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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.30, 425.03 and 298.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.30, 425.03 and 298.74 is: 411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.30 : 425.03 = 298.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.30/425.03 = 298.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.30x = 425.03 × 298.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.30x = 126,974.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,974.21/308.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.86

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