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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 474.06 and 298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 474.06 and 298.38 is: 410.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 474.06 = 298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/474.06 = 298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 474.06 × 298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 141,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,450.02/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.76

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