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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 412.08 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 412.08 and 205.32 is: 283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 412.08 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/412.08 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 412.08 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 84,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,608.27/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.39

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