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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 334.62 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 334.62 and 197.28 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 334.62 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/334.62 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 334.62 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 66,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,013.83/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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