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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 336.76 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 336.76 and 189.95 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 336.76 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/336.76 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 336.76 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 63,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,965.40/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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