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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 411 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 411 and 210.68 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 411 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/411 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 411 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 86,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,589.48/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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