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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.90, 411.78 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.90, 411.78 and 240.58 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.90 : 411.78 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.90/411.78 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.90x = 411.78 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.90x = 99,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,066.03/298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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