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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 445.20 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 445.20 and 224.92 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 445.20 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/445.20 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 445.20 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 100,134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,134.38/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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