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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.32, 336 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.32, 336 and 176.08 is: 263.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.32 : 336 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.32/336 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.32x = 336 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.32x = 59,162.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162.88/224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.74

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