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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 411.35 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 411.35 and 215.46 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 411.35 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/411.35 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 411.35 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 88,628.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,628.39/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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