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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.65, 412.19 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.65, 412.19 and 228.61 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.65 : 412.19 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.65/412.19 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.65x = 412.19 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.65x = 94,230.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,230.76/298.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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