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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.31, 411.61 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.31, 411.61 and 215.54 is: 297.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.31 : 411.61 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.31/411.61 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.31x = 411.61 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.31x = 88,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,718.42/298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.40

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