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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.23, 411.02 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.23, 411.02 and 224.37 is: 309.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.23 : 411.02 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.23/411.02 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.23x = 411.02 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.23x = 92,219.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,219.44/298.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.22

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