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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 412.68 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 412.68 and 230.16 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 412.68 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/412.68 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 412.68 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 94,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,982.43/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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