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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 488.40 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 488.40 and 298.88 is: 412.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 488.40 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/488.40 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 488.40 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 145,972.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,972.99/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.26

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