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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.10, 418.30 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.10, 418.30 and 298.10 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.10 : 418.30 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.10/418.30 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.10x = 418.30 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.10x = 124,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,695.23/298.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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