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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.70, 445.98 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.70, 445.98 and 229.12 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.70 : 445.98 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.70/445.98 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.70x = 445.98 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.70x = 102,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,182.94/297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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