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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.84, 552.72 and 224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.84, 552.72 and 224.66 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.84 : 552.72 = 224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.84/552.72 = 224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.84x = 552.72 × 224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.84x = 124,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,174.08/368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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