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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.35, 447.50 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.35, 447.50 and 224.60 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.35 : 447.50 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.35/447.50 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.35x = 447.50 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.35x = 100,508.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,508.50/297.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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