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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.54 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.54 and 211.20 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.54 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.54 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.54 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 86,917.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,917.25/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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