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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.70, 552.93 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.70, 552.93 and 224.40 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.70 : 552.93 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.70/552.93 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.70x = 552.93 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.70x = 124,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,077.49/368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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