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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 531.07 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 531.07 and 224.02 is: 335.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 531.07 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/531.07 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 531.07 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 118,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,969.18/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.71

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