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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 410.81 and 256.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 410.81 and 256.45 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 410.81 = 256.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/410.81 = 256.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 410.81 × 256.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 105,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,352.22/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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