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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.90, 552.73 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.90, 552.73 and 224.31 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.90 : 552.73 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.90/552.73 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.90x = 552.73 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.90x = 123,982.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,982.87/368.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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