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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 531.18 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 531.18 and 224.66 is: 336.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 531.18 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/531.18 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 531.18 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 119,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,332.24/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.47

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