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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.59, 412.25 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.59, 412.25 and 211.11 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.59 : 412.25 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.59/412.25 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.59x = 412.25 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.59x = 87,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,029.04/298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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