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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 531.47 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 531.47 and 224.61 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 531.47 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/531.47 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 531.47 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 119,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,373.48/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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