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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.77, 412.87 and 224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.77, 412.87 and 224.96 is: 310.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.77 : 412.87 = 224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.77/412.87 = 224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.77x = 412.87 × 224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.77x = 92,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,878.77/298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.87

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