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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 413.20 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 413.20 and 292.48 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 413.20 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/413.20 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 413.20 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 120,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,852.74/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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