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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 425.04 and 298.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 425.04 and 298.73 is: 411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 425.04 = 298.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/425.04 = 298.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 425.04 × 298.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 126,970.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,970.07/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.83

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