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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.95, 446.23 and 228.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.95, 446.23 and 228.95 is: 342.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.95 : 446.23 = 228.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.95/446.23 = 228.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.95x = 446.23 × 228.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.95x = 102,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,160.98/297.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.88

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