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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 433.38 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 433.38 and 224.48 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 433.38 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/433.38 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 433.38 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 97,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,285.14/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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