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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.66 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.66 and 224.91 is: 337.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.66 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.66 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.66 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 119,797.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,797.34/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.59

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