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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 411.03 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 411.03 and 281.81 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 411.03 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/411.03 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 411.03 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 115,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,830.31/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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