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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.18 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.18 and 229.59 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.18 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.18 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.18 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 102,668.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,668.06/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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