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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 411.38 and 256.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 411.38 and 256.85 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 411.38 = 256.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/411.38 = 256.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 411.38 × 256.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 105,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,661.54/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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