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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 425.84 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 425.84 and 298.80 is: 411.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 425.84 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/425.84 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 425.84 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 127,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,240.99/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.94

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