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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.48, 447.16 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.48, 447.16 and 225.20 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.48 : 447.16 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.48/447.16 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.48x = 447.16 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.48x = 100,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,700.43/298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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