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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.16, 439.10 and 224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.16, 439.10 and 224.52 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.16 : 439.10 = 224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.16/439.10 = 224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.16x = 439.10 × 224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.16x = 98,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,586.73/293.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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