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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.45, 411.37 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.45, 411.37 and 215.43 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.45 : 411.37 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.45/411.37 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.45x = 411.37 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.45x = 88,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,621.44/298.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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