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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.21, 444.83 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.21, 444.83 and 228.36 is: 341.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.21 : 444.83 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.21/444.83 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.21x = 444.83 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.21x = 101,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,580.24/297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.78

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