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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.73, 412.47 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.73, 412.47 and 216.02 is: 298.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.73 : 412.47 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.73/412.47 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.73x = 412.47 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.73x = 89,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,101.77/298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.27

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