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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 411.17 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 411.17 and 223.43 is: 307.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 411.17 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/411.17 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 411.17 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 91,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,868.27/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.82

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