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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 412.11 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 412.11 and 271.11 is: 374.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 412.11 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/412.11 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 412.11 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 111,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,727.14/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.78

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