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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 411.80 and 232.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 411.80 and 232.83 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 411.80 = 232.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/411.80 = 232.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 411.80 × 232.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 95,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,878.23/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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