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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.70, 439.18 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.70, 439.18 and 224.66 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.70 : 439.18 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.70/439.18 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.70x = 439.18 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.70x = 98,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,666.18/292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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