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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.92, 553.02 and 224.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.92, 553.02 and 224.38 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.92 : 553.02 = 224.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.92/553.02 = 224.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.92x = 553.02 × 224.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.92x = 124,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,086.63/368.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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