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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 337.40 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 337.40 and 176.88 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 337.40 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/337.40 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 337.40 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 59,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,679.31/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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