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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 412.25 and 224.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 412.25 and 224.97 is: 310.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 412.25 = 224.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/412.25 = 224.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 412.25 × 224.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 92,742.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,742.76/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.56

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