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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.25, 447.76 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.25, 447.76 and 229.82 is: 345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.25 : 447.76 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.25/447.76 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.25x = 447.76 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.25x = 102,904.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,904.20/298.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.03

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