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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 411.80 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 411.80 and 214.65 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 411.80 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/411.80 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 411.80 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 88,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,391.80/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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