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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.05, 531.18 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.05, 531.18 and 224.15 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.05 : 531.18 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.05/531.18 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.05x = 531.18 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.05x = 119,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,064.00/354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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