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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 411.18 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 411.18 and 219.48 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 411.18 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/411.18 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 411.18 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 90,245.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,245.79/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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