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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.30, 445.31 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.30, 445.31 and 228.32 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.30 : 445.31 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.30/445.31 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.30x = 445.31 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.30x = 101,673.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,673.18/297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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