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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.14, 446.24 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.14, 446.24 and 229.44 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.14 : 446.24 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.14/446.24 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.14x = 446.24 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.14x = 102,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,385.31/298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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