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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.14 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.14 and 224.58 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.14 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.14 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.14 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 119,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,508.00/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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