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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.67, 412.29 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.67, 412.29 and 216.18 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.67 : 412.29 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.67/412.29 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.67x = 412.29 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.67x = 89,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,128.85/298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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