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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.62, 445.56 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.62, 445.56 and 224.79 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.62 : 445.56 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.62/445.56 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.62x = 445.56 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.62x = 100,159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,159.95/297.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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