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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 400.17 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 400.17 and 224.98 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 400.17 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/400.17 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 400.17 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 90,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,030.25/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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