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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 531.09 and 224.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 531.09 and 224.93 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 531.09 = 224.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/531.09 = 224.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 531.09 × 224.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 119,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,455.42/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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