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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 552.16 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 552.16 and 224.32 is: 336.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 552.16 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/552.16 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 552.16 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 123,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,860.53/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.29

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