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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 411.75 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 411.75 and 236.43 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 411.75 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/411.75 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 411.75 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 97,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,350.05/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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