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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.28, 446.70 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.28, 446.70 and 229.30 is: 343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.28 : 446.70 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.28/446.70 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.28x = 446.70 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.28x = 102,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,428.31/298.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.40

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