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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.88, 447.06 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.88, 447.06 and 229.56 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.88 : 447.06 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.88/447.06 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.88x = 447.06 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.88x = 102,627.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,627.09/297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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