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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.45, 445.48 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.45, 445.48 and 228.44 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.45 : 445.48 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.45/445.48 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.45x = 445.48 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.45x = 101,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,765.99/297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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