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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.42, 411.38 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.42, 411.38 and 243.06 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.42 : 411.38 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.42/411.38 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.42x = 411.38 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.42x = 99,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,990.02/298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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