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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 411.59 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 411.59 and 180.21 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 411.59 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/411.59 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 411.59 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 74,171.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,171.97/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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