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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.79, 439.80 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.79, 439.80 and 224.08 is: 336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.79 : 439.80 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.79/439.80 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.79x = 439.80 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.79x = 98,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,547.06/292.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.58

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