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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 446.95 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 446.95 and 225.44 is: 337.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 446.95 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/446.95 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 446.95 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 100,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,760.41/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.68

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