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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 412.70 and 237.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 412.70 and 237.02 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 412.70 = 237.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/412.70 = 237.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 412.70 × 237.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 97,818.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,818.00/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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