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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 411.72 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 411.72 and 233.32 is: 321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 411.72 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/411.72 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 411.72 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 96,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,062.51/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.32

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