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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.75 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.75 and 251.71 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.75 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.75 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.75 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 103,640.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,640.56/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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