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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.84, 447.84 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.84, 447.84 and 230.40 is: 345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.84 : 447.84 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.84/447.84 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.84x = 447.84 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.84x = 103,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,182.34/298.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.28

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