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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 411.60 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 411.60 and 232.06 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 411.60 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/411.60 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 411.60 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 95,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,515.90/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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