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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.81, 500.66 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.81, 500.66 and 298.46 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.81 : 500.66 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.81/500.66 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.81x = 500.66 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.81x = 149,427.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,427.86/334.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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