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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 412.48 and 236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 412.48 and 236.89 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 412.48 = 236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/412.48 = 236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 412.48 × 236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 97,712.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,712.39/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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