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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 448.25 and 230.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 448.25 and 230.15 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 448.25 = 230.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/448.25 = 230.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 448.25 × 230.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 103,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,161.35/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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