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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.34, 471.23 and 298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.34, 471.23 and 298.60 is: 411.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.34 : 471.23 = 298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.34/471.23 = 298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.34x = 471.23 × 298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.34x = 140,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,709.28/342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.02

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