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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 411.46 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 411.46 and 204.84 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 411.46 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/411.46 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 411.46 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 84,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,283.47/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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