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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.98, 411.70 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.98, 411.70 and 236.62 is: 325.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.98 : 411.70 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.98/411.70 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.98x = 411.70 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.98x = 97,416.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,416.45/298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.83

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