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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.52, 411.45 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.52, 411.45 and 227.60 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.52 : 411.45 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.52/411.45 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.52x = 411.45 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.52x = 93,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,646.02/298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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