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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 466.36 and 298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 466.36 and 298.79 is: 411.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 466.36 = 298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/466.36 = 298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 466.36 × 298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 139,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,342.37/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.39

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