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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.88, 448.56 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.88, 448.56 and 230.56 is: 346.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.88 : 448.56 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.88/448.56 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.88x = 448.56 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.88x = 103,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,419.99/298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.03

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