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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 412.59 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 412.59 and 216.22 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 412.59 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/412.59 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 412.59 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 89,210.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,210.21/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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