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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.28, 447.52 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.28, 447.52 and 229.18 is: 345.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.28 : 447.52 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.28/447.52 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.28x = 447.52 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.28x = 102,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,562.63/297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.00

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