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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.79 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.79 and 224.22 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.79 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.79 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.79 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 97,264.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,264.39/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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