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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 474.48 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 474.48 and 298.24 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 474.48 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/474.48 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 474.48 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 141,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,508.92/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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