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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 336.96 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 336.96 and 116.58 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 336.96 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/336.96 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 336.96 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 39,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,282.80/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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