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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.47, 411.95 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.47, 411.95 and 180.42 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.47 : 411.95 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.47/411.95 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.47x = 411.95 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.47x = 74,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324.02/298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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