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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 447.84 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 447.84 and 225.84 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 447.84 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/447.84 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 447.84 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 101,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,140.19/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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