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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 411.10 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 411.10 and 215.45 is: 297.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 411.10 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/411.10 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 411.10 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 88,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,571.50/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.15

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