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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 411.78 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 411.78 and 211.52 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 411.78 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/411.78 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 411.78 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 87,099.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,099.71/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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