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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 445.14 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 445.14 and 228.64 is: 342.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 445.14 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/445.14 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 445.14 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 101,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,776.81/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.36

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