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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 532.57 and 224.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 532.57 and 224.89 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 532.57 = 224.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/532.57 = 224.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 532.57 × 224.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 119,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,771.31/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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