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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.62, 552.91 and 224.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.62, 552.91 and 224.03 is: 336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.62 : 552.91 = 224.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.62/552.91 = 224.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.62x = 552.91 × 224.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.62x = 123,869.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,869.25/368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.04

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