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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.41, 530.72 and 224.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.41, 530.72 and 224.01 is: 335.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.41 : 530.72 = 224.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.41/530.72 = 224.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.41x = 530.72 × 224.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.41x = 118,885.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,885.47/354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.45

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