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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 445.49 and 228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 445.49 and 228.45 is: 342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 445.49 = 228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/445.49 = 228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 445.49 × 228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 101,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,772.76/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.17

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