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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 411.23 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 411.23 and 209.78 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 411.23 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/411.23 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 411.23 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 86,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,266.78/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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