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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 465.44 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 465.44 and 298.11 is: 411.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 465.44 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/465.44 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 465.44 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 138,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,750.83/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.74

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