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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.24, 445.47 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.24, 445.47 and 228.54 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.24 : 445.47 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.24/445.47 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.24x = 445.47 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.24x = 101,807.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,807.71/297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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