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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 350.40 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 350.40 and 224.16 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 350.40 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/350.40 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 350.40 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 78,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,545.66/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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