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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 412.20 and 233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 412.20 and 233.60 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 412.20 = 233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/412.20 = 233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 412.20 × 233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 96,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,289.92/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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