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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.75, 447.01 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.75, 447.01 and 229.32 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.75 : 447.01 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.75/447.01 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.75x = 447.01 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.75x = 102,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,508.33/297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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