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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 411.73 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 411.73 and 232.18 is: 320.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 411.73 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/411.73 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 411.73 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 95,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,595.47/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.19

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