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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.62, 464.72 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.62, 464.72 and 298.14 is: 410.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.62 : 464.72 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.62/464.72 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.62x = 464.72 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.62x = 138,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551.62/337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.38

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