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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.86, 552.42 and 224.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.86, 552.42 and 224.32 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.86 : 552.42 = 224.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.86/552.42 = 224.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.86x = 552.42 × 224.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.86x = 123,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,918.85/368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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