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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.96, 414.24 and 292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.96, 414.24 and 292.24 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.96 : 414.24 = 292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.96/414.24 = 292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.96x = 414.24 × 292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.96x = 121,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,057.50/298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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