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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.56 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.56 and 200.32 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.56 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.56 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.56 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 82,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,441.67/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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