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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.95, 412.06 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.95, 412.06 and 215.93 is: 297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.95 : 412.06 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.95/412.06 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.95x = 412.06 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.95x = 88,976.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,976.12/298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.63

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