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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 470.01 and 298.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 470.01 and 298.96 is: 412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 470.01 = 298.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/470.01 = 298.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 470.01 × 298.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 140,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,514.19/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.95

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