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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 411.73 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 411.73 and 180.36 is: 248.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 411.73 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/411.73 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 411.73 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 74,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,261.92/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.87

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