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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.50, 412.02 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.50, 412.02 and 223.68 is: 308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.50 : 412.02 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.50/412.02 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.50x = 412.02 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.50x = 92,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,160.63/298.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.75

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