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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.75, 447.24 and 231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.75, 447.24 and 231.07 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.75 : 447.24 = 231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.75/447.24 = 231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.75x = 447.24 × 231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.75x = 103,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,343.75/298.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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