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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 335.95 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 335.95 and 195.21 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 335.95 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/335.95 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 335.95 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 65,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,580.31/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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