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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.37, 411.69 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.37, 411.69 and 228.51 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.37 : 411.69 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.37/411.69 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.37x = 411.69 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.37x = 94,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,075.28/298.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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