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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 411.68 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 411.68 and 224.88 is: 310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 411.68 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/411.68 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 411.68 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 92,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,578.60/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.08

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