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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.71, 439.08 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.71, 439.08 and 224.34 is: 336.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.71 : 439.08 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.71/439.08 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.71x = 439.08 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.71x = 98,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,503.21/292.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.52

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