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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 433.38 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 433.38 and 224.26 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 433.38 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/433.38 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 433.38 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 97,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,189.56/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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