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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 412.40 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 412.40 and 240.72 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 412.40 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/412.40 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 412.40 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 99,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,272.93/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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