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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 470.70 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 470.70 and 298.20 is: 410.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 470.70 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/470.70 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 470.70 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 140,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,362.74/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.56

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