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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.68, 531.66 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.68, 531.66 and 224.64 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.68 : 531.66 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.68/531.66 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.68x = 531.66 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.68x = 119,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,432.10/354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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