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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 412.36 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 412.36 and 232.46 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 412.36 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/412.36 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 412.36 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 95,855.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,855.59/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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