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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.76, 445.14 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.76, 445.14 and 224.28 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.76 : 445.14 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.76/445.14 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.76x = 445.14 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.76x = 99,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,836.00/296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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