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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.04, 440.17 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.04, 440.17 and 224.33 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.04 : 440.17 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.04/440.17 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.04x = 440.17 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.04x = 98,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,740.57/293.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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