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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.56, 448 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.56, 448 and 229.76 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.56 : 448 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.56/448 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.56x = 448 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.56x = 102,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,932.48/298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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