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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.23, 552.62 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.23, 552.62 and 224.24 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.23 : 552.62 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.23/552.62 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.23x = 552.62 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.23x = 123,917.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,917.31/369.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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