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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 468.81 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 468.81 and 298.14 is: 446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 468.81 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/468.81 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 468.81 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 139,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,771.01/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.52

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