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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411.44 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411.44 and 236.04 is: 325.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411.44 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411.44 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411.44 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 97,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,116.30/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.54

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