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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.72, 439.98 and 224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.72, 439.98 and 224.84 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.72 : 439.98 = 224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.72/439.98 = 224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.72x = 439.98 × 224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.72x = 98,925.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,925.10/293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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