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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.08, 411.39 and 180.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.08, 411.39 and 180.09 is: 248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.08 : 411.39 = 180.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.08/411.39 = 180.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.08x = 411.39 × 180.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.08x = 74,087.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,087.23/298.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.55

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