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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 412.02 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 412.02 and 211.24 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 412.02 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/412.02 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 412.02 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 87,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,035.10/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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