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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 411.98 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 411.98 and 268.41 is: 370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 411.98 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/411.98 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 411.98 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 110,578.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,578.21/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.93

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