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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.08, 443.41 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.08, 443.41 and 224.60 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.08 : 443.41 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.08/443.41 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.08x = 443.41 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.08x = 99,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,589.89/297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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