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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 411.92 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 411.92 and 211.20 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 411.92 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/411.92 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 411.92 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 86,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,997.50/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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