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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.71, 411.64 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.71, 411.64 and 211.23 is: 291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.71 : 411.64 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.71/411.64 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.71x = 411.64 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.71x = 86,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,950.19/298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.09

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