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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 462.26 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 462.26 and 298.62 is: 446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 462.26 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/462.26 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 462.26 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 138,040.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,040.08/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.18

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