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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.49, 412.01 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.49, 412.01 and 233.09 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.49 : 412.01 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.49/412.01 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.49x = 412.01 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.49x = 96,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,034.25/298.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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