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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.49, 498.38 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.49, 498.38 and 298.11 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.49 : 498.38 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.49/498.38 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.49x = 498.38 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.49x = 148,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,570.57/334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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