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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.92, 446.22 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.92, 446.22 and 229.26 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.92 : 446.22 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.92/446.22 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.92x = 446.22 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.92x = 102,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,300.40/297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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