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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.30, 476.43 and 298.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.30, 476.43 and 298.40 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.30 : 476.43 = 298.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.30/476.43 = 298.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.30x = 476.43 × 298.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.30x = 142,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,166.71/344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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