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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 411.45 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 411.45 and 232.58 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 411.45 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/411.45 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 411.45 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 95,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,695.04/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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