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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 530.34 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 530.34 and 224.43 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 530.34 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/530.34 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 530.34 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 119,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,024.21/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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