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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.26, 411.73 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.26, 411.73 and 224.60 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.26 : 411.73 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.26/411.73 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.26x = 411.73 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.26x = 92,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,471.94/298.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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