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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.36, 412.02 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.36, 412.02 and 227.32 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.36 : 412.02 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.36/412.02 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.36x = 412.02 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.36x = 93,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,660.39/298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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