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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.58, 439.44 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.58, 439.44 and 224.85 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.58 : 439.44 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.58/439.44 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.58x = 439.44 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.58x = 98,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,808.08/293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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