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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.83, 411.96 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.83, 411.96 and 232.53 is: 320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.83 : 411.96 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.83/411.96 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.83x = 411.96 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.83x = 95,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,793.06/298.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.56

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