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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.35, 513.10 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.35, 513.10 and 298.25 is: 447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.35 : 513.10 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.35/513.10 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.35x = 513.10 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.35x = 153,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,030.58/342.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.00

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