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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.09, 411.17 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.09, 411.17 and 228.16 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.09 : 411.17 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.09/411.17 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.09x = 411.17 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.09x = 93,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,810.38/298.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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