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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 412.23 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 412.23 and 220.17 is: 303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 412.23 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/412.23 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 412.23 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 90,760.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,760.68/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.67

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