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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.12 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.12 and 224.16 is: 336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.12 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.12 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.12 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 119,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,055.86/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.24

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