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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.48 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.48 and 199.84 is: 275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.48 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.48 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.48 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 82,230.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,230.16/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.72

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