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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 553.50 and 224.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 553.50 and 224.78 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 553.50 = 224.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/553.50 = 224.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 553.50 × 224.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 124,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,412.96/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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