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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.29, 411.62 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.29, 411.62 and 208.41 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.29 : 411.62 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.29/411.62 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.29x = 411.62 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.29x = 85,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,784.68/298.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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