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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.13, 411.06 and 215.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.13, 411.06 and 215.21 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.13 : 411.06 = 215.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.13/411.06 = 215.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.13x = 411.06 × 215.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.13x = 88,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,462.17/298.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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