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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298, 410.88 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298, 410.88 and 235.92 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298 : 410.88 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298/410.88 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298x = 410.88 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298x = 96,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,934.81/298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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