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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.90, 412.28 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.90, 412.28 and 243.64 is: 336.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.90 : 412.28 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.90/412.28 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.90x = 412.28 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.90x = 100,447.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,447.90/298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.06

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