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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.51, 551.27 and 224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.51, 551.27 and 224.14 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.51 : 551.27 = 224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.51/551.27 = 224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.51x = 551.27 × 224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.51x = 123,561.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,561.66/367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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