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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.94, 411.08 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.94, 411.08 and 228.06 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.94 : 411.08 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.94/411.08 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.94x = 411.08 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.94x = 93,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,750.90/297.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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