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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.40, 335.16 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.40, 335.16 and 192 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.40 : 335.16 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.40/335.16 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.40x = 335.16 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.40x = 64,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,350.72/224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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