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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 531.87 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 531.87 and 224.69 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 531.87 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/531.87 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 531.87 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 119,503.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,503.21/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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