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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 411.49 and 200.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 411.49 and 200.27 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 411.49 = 200.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/411.49 = 200.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 411.49 × 200.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 82,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,409.10/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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