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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 446.81 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 446.81 and 224.70 is: 336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 446.81 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/446.81 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 446.81 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 100,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,395.41/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.04

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