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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 411.68 and 219.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 411.68 and 219.53 is: 302.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 411.68 = 219.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/411.68 = 219.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 411.68 × 219.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 90,375.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,375.37/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.87

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