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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 425.92 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 425.92 and 298.32 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 425.92 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/425.92 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 425.92 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 127,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,060.45/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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