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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.55 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.55 and 267.05 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.55 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.55 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.55 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 109,904.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,904.79/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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