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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.73, 551.66 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.73, 551.66 and 224.33 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.73 : 551.66 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.73/551.66 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.73x = 551.66 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.73x = 123,753.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,753.89/367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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