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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.35, 446.85 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.35, 446.85 and 229.64 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.35 : 446.85 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.35/446.85 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.35x = 446.85 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.35x = 102,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,612.40/298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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