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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.22, 440.96 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.22, 440.96 and 224.28 is: 336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.22 : 440.96 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.22/440.96 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.22x = 440.96 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.22x = 98,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,897.39/294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.14

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