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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.46 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.46 and 180.18 is: 248.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.46 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.46 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.46 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 74,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,136.86/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.58

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