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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 411.99 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 411.99 and 243.54 is: 335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 411.99 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/411.99 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 411.99 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 100,336.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,336.04/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.66

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