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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.80, 444.24 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.80, 444.24 and 224.40 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.80 : 444.24 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.80/444.24 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.80x = 444.24 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.80x = 99,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,687.46/296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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