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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.96, 337.48 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.96, 337.48 and 219.52 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.96 : 337.48 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.96/337.48 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.96x = 337.48 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.96x = 74,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,083.61/224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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