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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.67, 424.17 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.67, 424.17 and 298.11 is: 410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.67 : 424.17 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.67/424.17 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.67x = 424.17 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.67x = 126,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,449.32/307.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.99

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