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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.16, 443.96 and 224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.16, 443.96 and 224.34 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.16 : 443.96 = 224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.16/443.96 = 224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.16x = 443.96 × 224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.16x = 99,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.99/296.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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