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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 411.84 and 238.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 411.84 and 238.57 is: 329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 411.84 = 238.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/411.84 = 238.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 411.84 × 238.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 98,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,250.45/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.50

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