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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.98, 445.68 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.98, 445.68 and 224.98 is: 337.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.98 : 445.68 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.98/445.68 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.98x = 445.68 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.98x = 100,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,269.09/296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.63

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