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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.53, 411.83 and 224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.53, 411.83 and 224.95 is: 310.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.53 : 411.83 = 224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.53/411.83 = 224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.53x = 411.83 × 224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.53x = 92,640.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,640.03/298.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.32

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