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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 336.70 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 336.70 and 190.40 is: 285.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 336.70 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/336.70 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 336.70 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 64,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,107.68/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.13

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