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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.05 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.05 and 228.84 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.05 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.05 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.05 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 94,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,293.52/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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