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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 474.65 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 474.65 and 298.20 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 474.65 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/474.65 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 474.65 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 141,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,541.38/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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