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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 411.67 and 180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 411.67 and 180.30 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 411.67 = 180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/411.67 = 180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 411.67 × 180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 74,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,222.11/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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