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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 530.73 and 224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 530.73 and 224.11 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 530.73 = 224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/530.73 = 224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 530.73 × 224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 118,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,940.78/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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