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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.62, 447.09 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.62, 447.09 and 226.14 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.62 : 447.09 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.62/447.09 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.62x = 447.09 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.62x = 101,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,104.93/298.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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