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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.05, 335.69 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.05, 335.69 and 189.57 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.05 : 335.69 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.05/335.69 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.05x = 335.69 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.05x = 63,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,636.75/224.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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