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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 433.58 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 433.58 and 224.13 is: 335.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 433.58 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/433.58 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 433.58 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 97,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,177.16/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.69

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