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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 411.03 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 411.03 and 239.70 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 411.03 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/411.03 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 411.03 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 98,523.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,523.89/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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