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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.44, 411.60 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.44, 411.60 and 211.20 is: 291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.44 : 411.60 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.44/411.60 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.44x = 411.60 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.44x = 86,929.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,929.92/298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.28

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