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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 444.18 and 223.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 444.18 and 223.98 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 444.18 = 223.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/444.18 = 223.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 444.18 × 223.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 99,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,487.44/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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