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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.34 and 298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.34 and 298.04 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.34 = 298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.34 = 298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.34 × 298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 141,074.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,074.25/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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