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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 412.07 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 412.07 and 235.91 is: 325.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 412.07 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/412.07 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 412.07 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 97,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,208.19/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.90

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