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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 400.30 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 400.30 and 224.60 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 400.30 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/400.30 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 400.30 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 89,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,904.82/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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