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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.50 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.50 and 225.42 is: 311.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.50 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.50 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.50 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 92,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,985.75/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.07

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