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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 533.68 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 533.68 and 298.48 is: 447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 533.68 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/533.68 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 533.68 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 159,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,292.81/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.15

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