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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 399.34 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 399.34 and 224.47 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 399.34 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/399.34 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 399.34 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 89,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,639.85/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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