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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.24, 411.52 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.24, 411.52 and 265.19 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.24 : 411.52 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.24/411.52 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.24x = 411.52 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.24x = 109,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,128.97/298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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