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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.46, 411.70 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.46, 411.70 and 219.68 is: 303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.46 : 411.70 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.46/411.70 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.46x = 411.70 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.46x = 90,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,442.26/298.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.03

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