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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.32 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.32 and 224.64 is: 336.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.32 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.32 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.32 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 119,355.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,355.72/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.93

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