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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 410.67 and 210.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 410.67 and 210.87 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 410.67 = 210.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/410.67 = 210.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 410.67 × 210.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 86,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,597.98/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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