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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.34, 411.64 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.34, 411.64 and 228.48 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.34 : 411.64 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.34/411.64 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.34x = 411.64 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.34x = 94,051.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,051.51/298.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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