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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.11, 446.26 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.11, 446.26 and 228.39 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.11 : 446.26 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.11/446.26 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.11x = 446.26 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.11x = 101,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,921.32/297.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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