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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 411.44 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 411.44 and 236.10 is: 325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 411.44 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/411.44 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 411.44 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 97,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,140.98/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.57

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