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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.34, 440.19 and 224.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.34, 440.19 and 224.95 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.34 : 440.19 = 224.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.34/440.19 = 224.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.34x = 440.19 × 224.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.34x = 99,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,020.74/294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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