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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 411.56 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 411.56 and 224.47 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 411.56 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/411.56 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 411.56 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 92,382.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,382.87/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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