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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 447.16 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 447.16 and 230.64 is: 345.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 447.16 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/447.16 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 447.16 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 103,132.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,132.98/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.06

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