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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 470.57 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 470.57 and 298.11 is: 410.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 470.57 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/470.57 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 470.57 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 140,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,280.13/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.36

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