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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.60, 409.92 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.60, 409.92 and 228.48 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.60 : 409.92 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.60/409.92 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.60x = 409.92 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.60x = 93,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,658.52/297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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