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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.43, 411.27 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.43, 411.27 and 215.39 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.43 : 411.27 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.43/411.27 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.43x = 411.27 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.43x = 88,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,583.45/298.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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