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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.82, 411.92 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.82, 411.92 and 243.47 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.82 : 411.92 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.82/411.92 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.82x = 411.92 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.82x = 100,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,286.89/298.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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