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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 411.32 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 411.32 and 242.76 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 411.32 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/411.32 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 411.32 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 99,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,852.04/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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