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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.81 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.81 and 236.02 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.81 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.81 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.81 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 97,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,195.40/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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