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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.63 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.63 and 211.17 is: 291.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.63 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.63 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.63 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 86,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,923.91/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.32

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