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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 516.30 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 516.30 and 299.44 is: 448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 516.30 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/516.30 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 516.30 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 154,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,600.87/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.14

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