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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411 and 223.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411 and 223.31 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411 = 223.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411 = 223.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411 × 223.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 91,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,778.36/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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