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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 446.56 and 230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 446.56 and 230.08 is: 344.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 446.56 = 230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/446.56 = 230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 446.56 × 230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 102,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,744.52/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.13

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