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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.64, 448.28 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.64, 448.28 and 225.74 is: 338.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.64 : 448.28 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.64/448.28 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.64x = 448.28 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.64x = 101,194.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,194.31/298.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.85

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