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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 439.20 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 439.20 and 224.61 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 439.20 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/439.20 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 439.20 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 98,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,648.71/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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