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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.68, 478.52 and 298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.68, 478.52 and 298 is: 410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.68 : 478.52 = 298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.68/478.52 = 298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.68x = 478.52 × 298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.68x = 142,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,598.96/347.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.14

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