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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.41, 447.63 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.41, 447.63 and 226.32 is: 339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.41 : 447.63 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.41/447.63 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.41x = 447.63 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.41x = 101,307.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,307.62/298.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.49

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