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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.76, 446.01 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.76, 446.01 and 224.82 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.76 : 446.01 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.76/446.01 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.76x = 446.01 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.76x = 100,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,271.97/297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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