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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.27, 433.22 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.27, 433.22 and 224.06 is: 335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.27 : 433.22 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.27/433.22 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.27x = 433.22 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.27x = 97,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,067.41/289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.56

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