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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 411.14 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 411.14 and 256.68 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 411.14 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/411.14 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 411.14 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 105,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,530.13/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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