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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.27, 439.74 and 224.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.27, 439.74 and 224.62 is: 336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.27 : 439.74 = 224.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.27/439.74 = 224.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.27x = 439.74 × 224.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.27x = 98,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,773.30/293.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.81

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