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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 412.96 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 412.96 and 216.20 is: 298.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 412.96 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/412.96 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 412.96 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 89,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,281.95/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.76

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