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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.66, 446.22 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.66, 446.22 and 225.84 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.66 : 446.22 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.66/446.22 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.66x = 446.22 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.66x = 100,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,774.32/297.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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