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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 412.47 and 243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 412.47 and 243.60 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 412.47 = 243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/412.47 = 243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 412.47 × 243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 100,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,476.47/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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