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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 411.06 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 411.06 and 255.10 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 411.06 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/411.06 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 411.06 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 104,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,861.41/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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