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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.03 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.03 and 249.24 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.03 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.03 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.03 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 102,445.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,445.12/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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