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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.58, 411.63 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.58, 411.63 and 224 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.58 : 411.63 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.58/411.63 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.58x = 411.63 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.58x = 92,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,205.12/298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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