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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.52, 413.42 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.52, 413.42 and 224.74 is: 337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.52 : 413.42 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.52/413.42 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.52x = 413.42 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.52x = 92,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,912.01/275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.22

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