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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 433.54 and 224.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 433.54 and 224.18 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 433.54 = 224.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/433.54 = 224.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 433.54 × 224.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 97,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,191.00/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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