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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.89, 412.83 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.89, 412.83 and 225.18 is: 311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.89 : 412.83 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.89/412.83 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.89x = 412.83 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.89x = 92,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,961.06/298.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.02

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