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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.83, 438.15 and 224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.83, 438.15 and 224.25 is: 335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.83 : 438.15 = 224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.83/438.15 = 224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.83x = 438.15 × 224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.83x = 98,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,255.14/292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.54

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