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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 400.20 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 400.20 and 224.16 is: 309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 400.20 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/400.20 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 400.20 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 89,708.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,708.83/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.43

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