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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.79, 336.57 and 190.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.79, 336.57 and 190.47 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.79 : 336.57 = 190.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.79/336.57 = 190.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.79x = 336.57 × 190.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.79x = 64,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,106.49/224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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