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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.04, 446.61 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.04, 446.61 and 228.92 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.04 : 446.61 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.04/446.61 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.04x = 446.61 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.04x = 102,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237.96/298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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