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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 474.57 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 474.57 and 298.14 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 474.57 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/474.57 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 474.57 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 141,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,485.93/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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