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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.22, 441.72 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.22, 441.72 and 298.62 is: 411.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.22 : 441.72 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.22/441.72 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.22x = 441.72 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.22x = 131,906.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,906.43/320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.92

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