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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.56, 552.96 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.56, 552.96 and 224.32 is: 336.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.56 : 552.96 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.56/552.96 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.56x = 552.96 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.56x = 124,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,039.99/368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.55

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