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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.12, 410.04 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.12, 410.04 and 228 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.12 : 410.04 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.12/410.04 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.12x = 410.04 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.12x = 93,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,489.12/297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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