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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.66, 552.90 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.66, 552.90 and 224.48 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.66 : 552.90 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.66/552.90 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.66x = 552.90 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.66x = 124,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,114.99/368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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