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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.38, 335.86 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.38, 335.86 and 191.58 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.38 : 335.86 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.38/335.86 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.38x = 335.86 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.38x = 64,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,344.06/224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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