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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.94, 445.72 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.94, 445.72 and 229.21 is: 344.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.94 : 445.72 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.94/445.72 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.94x = 445.72 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.94x = 102,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,163.48/296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.05

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