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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 336.76 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 336.76 and 175.76 is: 263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 336.76 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/336.76 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 336.76 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 59,188.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,188.94/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.25

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