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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.20 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.20 and 224.70 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.20 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.20 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.20 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 119,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,585.34/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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