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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.46, 440.46 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.46, 440.46 and 224.76 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.46 : 440.46 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.46/440.46 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.46x = 440.46 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.46x = 98,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,997.79/293.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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