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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.24, 354.88 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.24, 354.88 and 224.44 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.24 : 354.88 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.24/354.88 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.24x = 354.88 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.24x = 79,649.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,649.27/237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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