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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 411.21 and 180.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 411.21 and 180.01 is: 248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 411.21 = 180.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/411.21 = 180.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 411.21 × 180.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 74,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,021.91/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.34

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