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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.86, 499.82 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.86, 499.82 and 298.68 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.86 : 499.82 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.86/499.82 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.86x = 499.82 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.86x = 149,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,284.74/333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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