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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 434.76 and 224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 434.76 and 224.04 is: 335.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 434.76 = 224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/434.76 = 224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 434.76 × 224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 97,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,403.63/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.93

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