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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.48, 522.90 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.48, 522.90 and 298.25 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.48 : 522.90 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.48/522.90 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.48x = 522.90 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.48x = 155,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,954.93/349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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