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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.90, 439.52 and 224.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.90, 439.52 and 224.22 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.90 : 439.52 = 224.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.90/439.52 = 224.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.90x = 439.52 × 224.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.90x = 98,549.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,549.17/292.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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