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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.02, 410.76 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.02, 410.76 and 227.10 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.02 : 410.76 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.02/410.76 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.02x = 410.76 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.02x = 93,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,283.60/298.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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