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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.80, 444.60 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.80, 444.60 and 224.44 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.80 : 444.60 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.80/444.60 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.80x = 444.60 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.80x = 99,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,786.02/296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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