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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.56, 446.62 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.56, 446.62 and 224.92 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.56 : 446.62 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.56/446.62 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.56x = 446.62 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.56x = 100,453.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,453.77/296.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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