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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 411.84 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 411.84 and 233.52 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 411.84 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/411.84 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 411.84 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 96,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,172.88/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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