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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.32, 411.84 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.32, 411.84 and 268.80 is: 371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.32 : 411.84 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.32/411.84 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.32x = 411.84 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.32x = 110,702.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,702.59/298.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.09

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