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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.22, 411.60 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.22, 411.60 and 224.42 is: 309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.22 : 411.60 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.22/411.60 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.22x = 411.60 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.22x = 92,371.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,371.27/298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.74

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