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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 399.59 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 399.59 and 224.61 is: 310.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 399.59 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/399.59 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 399.59 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 89,750.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,750.79/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.26

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