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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.38, 411.84 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.38, 411.84 and 220.62 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.38 : 411.84 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.38/411.84 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.38x = 411.84 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.38x = 90,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,860.14/298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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