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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.42, 438.90 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.42, 438.90 and 224.11 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.42 : 438.90 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.42/438.90 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.42x = 438.90 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.42x = 98,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,358.56/292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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