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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.46 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.46 and 228.50 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.46 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.46 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.46 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 101,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,787.61/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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