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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 411.30 and 224.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 411.30 and 224.56 is: 310.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 411.30 = 224.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/411.30 = 224.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 411.30 × 224.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 92,361.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,361.53/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.02

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