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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 410.95 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 410.95 and 209.44 is: 288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 410.95 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/410.95 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 410.95 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 86,069.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,069.37/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.75

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