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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.97, 412.41 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.97, 412.41 and 225.15 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.97 : 412.41 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.97/412.41 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.97x = 412.41 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.97x = 92,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,856.50/298.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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