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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.44, 446.02 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.44, 446.02 and 229 is: 343.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.44 : 446.02 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.44/446.02 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.44x = 446.02 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.44x = 102,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,137.44/297.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.39

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