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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 411.88 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 411.88 and 236.54 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 411.88 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/411.88 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 411.88 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 97,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,426.10/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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