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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.28, 335.79 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.28, 335.79 and 187.38 is: 280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.28 : 335.79 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.28/335.79 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.28x = 335.79 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.28x = 62,920.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,920.33/224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.54

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