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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 411.90 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 411.90 and 216.08 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 411.90 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/411.90 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 411.90 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 89,003.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,003.35/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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