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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.51, 412.14 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.51, 412.14 and 236.64 is: 326.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.51 : 412.14 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.51/412.14 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.51x = 412.14 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.51x = 97,528.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,528.81/298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.72

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