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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.15, 411.08 and 256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.15, 411.08 and 256.43 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.15 : 411.08 = 256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.15/411.08 = 256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.15x = 411.08 × 256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.15x = 105,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,412.99/298.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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