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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 531.03 and 224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 531.03 and 224.85 is: 336.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 531.03 = 224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/531.03 = 224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 531.03 × 224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 119,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,402.80/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.63

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