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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 336.42 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 336.42 and 191.43 is: 287.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 336.42 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/336.42 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 336.42 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 64,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,400.88/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.22

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