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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 515.64 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 515.64 and 298 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 515.64 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/515.64 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 515.64 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 153,660.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,660.72/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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