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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.98, 447.18 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.98, 447.18 and 225.98 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.98 : 447.18 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.98/447.18 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.98x = 447.18 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.98x = 101,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,053.74/297.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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