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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.07, 411.50 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.07, 411.50 and 219.32 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.07 : 411.50 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.07/411.50 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.07x = 411.50 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.07x = 90,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,250.18/298.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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