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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.56, 445.14 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.56, 445.14 and 223.92 is: 337.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.56 : 445.14 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.56/445.14 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.56x = 445.14 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.56x = 99,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,675.75/295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.24

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