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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 336.97 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 336.97 and 190.61 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 336.97 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/336.97 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 336.97 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 64,229.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,229.67/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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