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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.78, 438.86 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.78, 438.86 and 224.60 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.78 : 438.86 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.78/438.86 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.78x = 438.86 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.78x = 98,567.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,567.96/292.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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