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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 411.96 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 411.96 and 224.96 is: 310.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 411.96 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/411.96 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 411.96 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 92,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,674.52/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.49

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