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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.60, 440.07 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.60, 440.07 and 224.94 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.60 : 440.07 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.60/440.07 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.60x = 440.07 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.60x = 98,989.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,989.35/293.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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