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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 552.35 and 224.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 552.35 and 224.07 is: 335.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 552.35 = 224.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/552.35 = 224.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 552.35 × 224.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 123,763.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,763.94/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.72

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