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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.68, 411.24 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.68, 411.24 and 224 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.68 : 411.24 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.68/411.24 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.68x = 411.24 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.68x = 92,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,117.76/297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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