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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.18, 411.75 and 248.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.18, 411.75 and 248.37 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.18 : 411.75 = 248.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.18/411.75 = 248.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.18x = 411.75 × 248.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.18x = 102,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,264.80/298.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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