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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 447.84 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 447.84 and 225.48 is: 338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 447.84 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/447.84 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 447.84 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 100,978.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,978.96/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.22

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