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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 433.53 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 433.53 and 224.76 is: 337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 433.53 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/433.53 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 433.53 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 97,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,440.20/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.14

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