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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.88, 552.60 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.88, 552.60 and 224.08 is: 335.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.88 : 552.60 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.88/552.60 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.88x = 552.60 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.88x = 123,826.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,826.61/368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.68

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