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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.16, 411.70 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.16, 411.70 and 267.02 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.16 : 411.70 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.16/411.70 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.16x = 411.70 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.16x = 109,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,932.13/298.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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