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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.98, 443.94 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.98, 443.94 and 224.28 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.98 : 443.94 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.98/443.94 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.98x = 443.94 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.98x = 99,566.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,566.86/295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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