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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 531.16 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 531.16 and 224.48 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 531.16 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/531.16 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 531.16 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 119,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,236.31/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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