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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.05, 411.11 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.05, 411.11 and 235.78 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.05 : 411.11 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.05/411.11 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.05x = 411.11 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.05x = 96,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,932.62/298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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