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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.59, 439.67 and 224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.59, 439.67 and 224.59 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.59 : 439.67 = 224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.59/439.67 = 224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.59x = 439.67 × 224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.59x = 98,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,743.29/293.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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