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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411.21 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411.21 and 232.80 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411.21 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411.21 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411.21 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 95,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,729.69/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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